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Water … it is amazing in so many ways.
Envy makes me crazy. I was taught not to “covet” as a child per the 10 commandments. I can see why it is a good thing not to do. Generally, I do pretty well not envying others. That has become a little harder since we have been going through rough personal and financial waters. The backdrop to that is our polarized culture of haves and have nots, where the conflict seems to be constant and “fanned” by the media. I try to not look at the news, then feel isolated a...
Envy makes me crazy. I was taught not to “covet” as a child per the 10 commandments. I can see why it is a good thing not to do. Generally, I do pretty well not envying others. That has become a little harder since we have been going through rough personal and financial waters. The backdrop to that is our polarized culture of haves and have nots, where the conflict seems to be constant and “fanned” by the media. I try to not look at the news, then feel isolated and go back to it. I pray that we can all come together with hearts of unconditional love. I guess it teaches me to turn away from envy and focus on gratitude and taking action.
The air, something about hearing and feeling the breeze.
Non-judgemental observation
Gratefulness gives me hope as a human being. Orienting myself this way makes it all seem ok no matter what is going on.
Be yourself …
By being still and listening to my true voice.
Much healing and provision. Most valuable mercy. Guidance when lost.
Pain is a complex phenomenon. Pain can be physical, spiritual or involve the mind. We will all have pain in this life. Depression, emotional pain, anxiety and feeling lost — these are the things that have caused me recent pain. It is the practice of gratitude that has helped to get me to a place where I feel healing is well underway. To practice grateful living in the presence of pain I came to gratefulness.org; and I answered the daily question, posted in the gratefulness...
Pain is a complex phenomenon. Pain can be physical, spiritual or involve the mind. We will all have pain in this life. Depression, emotional pain, anxiety and feeling lost — these are the things that have caused me recent pain. It is the practice of gratitude that has helped to get me to a place where I feel healing is well underway. To practice grateful living in the presence of pain I came to gratefulness.org; and I answered the daily question, posted in the gratefulness log. Even on the days I felt unable to function even suicidal, I was grateful for small things like a warm bed, food, a partner who loves me, beauty in my surroundings. I believe it is always possible to find something to be grateful for. Pain has a message for us, we need to listen.
I feel often that everything is happening at the proper time, but I really don’t usually think about it being “for my learning.” Belief in providential timing for my learning might open me up to longer periods of knowing the “peace that passes understanding.” It might increase my patience and gratefulness for the now.
I am actually feeling pretty lazy this am. If I had to say what inspired me this am it would be seeing some positive changes in my life related to dumping some bad habits.
It is humbling to reflect on our shared humanity. Life is sacred, it is hard to remember this in our disheveled world dominated by base media depictions, and the real atrocities that do occur. It is also a bit hard to wrap the mind around, yet sparks joy to know we all are connected.
Water and wind nourish me. Specifically rivers flowing and light breezes.
As my challenges have become more in number over the last few years, it has given me an opportunity to seek joy in the now. I have been forced to look inward and realize while external forces play a role, I own it all. My challenges have given me opportunity for growth!
I am waiting for guidance in my work-life. It is hard to wait, I have been “driven” for a long time, trying to fit into the expectations of others. Now I am free to do what I want to, yet I am not sure what direction to take. So maybe my insight is that it is ok to wait patiently and listen. Happy Friday to all!
The most extraordinary gifts are those we know nothing about.
Where is the beauty in my immediate surroundings, right now? The main beauty is in the water. The river is still and reflective and deceptively cool looking. Just looking at it makes me feel very relaxed and peaceful. I also see beauty in the photographs and colors I am experiencing indoors. These are the things I see as beautiful in this now moment!
Amen to all that!
There are a lot of possibilities. Is it a family member like a parent, and you find yourself reverting to “age 14?” or is it a group of friends who center their life around a behavior you want to cut loose from your life? It is actually normal to be like those you hang out with.
Amen to that! I am so glad you mentioned this.
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